One win in six - what is going wrong at stumbling Liverpool?

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This alters the dynamics Liverpool have been used to with the right-footed duo of Alisson and their previous deputy Caoimhin Kelleher.Image source, OptaImage caption, Mamardashvili's pass map against Manchester City on 9 November shows how Liverpool's build-up play was funnelled down the right side because of his preferred foot and how City pressedKeepers are able to play short passes more quickly when passing across their body. Mamardashvili's left foot ushers the ball more naturally to the right side now occupied by Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley or Jeremie Frimpong.For the majority of this season, Liverpool have opted to build up short and have struggled to do so, particularly down their right.Teams have made things harder for Liverpool by pressing in a manner that cuts off the left side of the pitch, again forcing Liverpool down their right.

What Liverpool miss in his absence was analysed here but his two footedness and willingness to play riskier passes, in-field or in-behind, was often Liverpool's get-out-of-jail free card.Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Alexander-Arnold's ability to play passes in-field on his weaker foot is something Liverpool are missing in their build-up play this seasonA closer look at individual players highlights Milos Kerkez's struggles in disguising his passing intentions at times from left-back. Bradley appears to play at a fast pace but slowing down play in the build-up can actually help teams disrupt an opponents' press and establish safer possession.An increased speed of build-up and reduced passing quality from their defence result in increased turnovers and fewer prolonged possessions.Why Liverpool aren't getting best out of SalahMohamed Salah was central to much of Liverpool's success last season, so why has the Egyptian been less effective so far this campaign?Liverpool's right flank last season was impressive, often consisting of Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexander-Arnold.

Liverpool under Slot usually keep their four defenders back to have a one player advantage. Form down to more than just tacticsThis isn't an exhaustive list of all of Liverpool's problems this season but does highlight some of the main issues Slot and his coaching staff will have to contend with to get Liverpool back on track.Liverpool's struggles from set-pieces and in dealing with long balls, in a league that is increasingly prioritising both, have contributed to their poor results this season.There is also the unavoidable fact that the tragic death of team-mate Diogo Jota will have played on the minds of Liverpool's players and staff.Spending big often brings with it quality players, which should improve results.